MALLINCKRODT INC.SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV -- POTASSIUM DICHROMATE -- 6810-00N008841 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM DICHROMATE
MSDS Date:08/08/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N008841
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM BICHROMATE  (SARA III)
CAS:7778-50-9
RTECS #:HX7680000
Fraction by Wt: 
Other REC Limits:
OSHA PEL:C,0.1 MG/M3 CRO3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG CR/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K 
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM COMP ARE LISTED AS
    CARC BY NTP, & BY IARC.HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM COMP SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
    FOR CARC(MFR)
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:IRRIT TO RESP
    TRACT,COUGH,WHEEZE,FEVER,HDCH,& LABORED BREATH.MAY PRODUC PULMONARY
    SENSITIZTION.INGEST:ABD PAIN,VOMIT,DIZZY,INTENSE
    THIRST,FEVER,COMA,LIVER DAMAGE,DEATH FROM CIRC COLLAPSE/RENAL F
    AILURE.EST LETHAL DOSE 5MG.SKIN:IRRIT ULCER,SCARRING,POS SYSTEMIC
    POISON,PARALLEL INGEST.EYE:IRRIT,RED,PAIN SEE SUP DATA
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS W/ PRE-EXISTING
    SKIN,DISORDERS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS
    MATERIAL.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESP.BREATH DIFFICULT GIVE O*2 CALL PHYS.INGEST:INDUCE VOMITING
    IMMED.GIVE TWO LARGE GLASSES OF H*2O & STICK FINGER DOWN THROAT
    CALL PHYS.SKIN:I MMED FLUSH W/H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.WHILE
    REMOVING CONTAM CLOTHING,SHOES,CALL PHYS.EYE: WASH W/ H*2O FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MIN LIFT LOWER & UPPER LID OCCASIONALLY.GET MED ATT IMMED.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:
Lower Limits:
Upper Limits:
Extinguishing Media:FLOOD W/ LG AMTS OF H*2OH*2O SPRAY MAY BE USED TO
    KEEP FIRE EXPOS CONTR COOL. DO NOT ALLOW H*2O RUNOFF TO SEWER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN EVENT OF FIRE,WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
    & NIOSH-APPROVED SCBA W/ FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE
    DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT COMBUSTIBLE.SUBSTANCE IS STRONG
    OXIDIZER & ITS HEAT OF REACT W/ REDUCING AGENTS/COMBUSTIB. MAY
    CAUSE IGNITION.RELEAS O*2 UPON DECON ENHANCES COMBUS SUP DATA

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENT AREA.CLEAN UP PERSONNEL REQUIRE PROT
    CLOTHING & RESP PROT FROM DUST.SPILL:PICK UP,PLACE IN SUITABLE
    CONTR FOR RECLAM/DISPOSE OF IN A METHOD THAT DOES NOT GENERATE
    DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.STORE
    IN DRY LOCAT,SEP FROM COMBUSTIBL ORGANIC,OXIDIZAB MAT.AVOID STORON
    WOOD FLOOR.DO NOT RET.SPILLAGE TO ORIG CONT
Other Precautions:WEAR SPECIAL PROT EQUIP FOR MAINT BREAKIN.WASH
    HANDS,FACE,FOREARMS,NECK WHEX EXIT RESTRICTED AREA.SHOWER,DISPOSE
    OUTER CLOTH,CHANGE TO CLEAN GARMENTS AT END OF WORKDAY.WASH
    HANDS,DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR	SMOKE IN THE WORK PLACE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:TLV EXCEEDED.DUST/MIST RESP MAY BE
    WORN,ALTERNATIVELY.SUPPLIED AIR FULL FACEPIECE RESP OR AIRLINED
    HOOD MAY BE WORN.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL EXHAUST IS RECOM.KEEP AIR BORN LIMITS BELOW
    EXPOS LIMIT.LOCAL EXHAUST PREFERRED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGGLES/FULL FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING,BOOTS,LAB COAT,APRON OR
    COVERALLS TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.EYE WASH,FOUNTAIN QUICK DRENCH
    FACILITY.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BP:DECOMPOSES AT 500 C,932F.UNUSUAL FIRE EXPLO HAZ:CONTACT W/
    OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCES MAY CAUSE EXTREME,VIOLENT COMBUSTION.EXPLAIN
    CARC:NTP:KNOWN TO BE CARC.IARC:HUMAN CARC SIGN & SYMPTOM OVEREXP:
    CONJUNCTIVITIS:CHRONIC EXPOS: RPT/PROLOG SKIN CONT.ECZEMATOUS
    DERM.INHAL DUST,ULCER,BLEED,PERFORATION NASAL SEPTUM.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUP DATA
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:398.C 784.F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NO INFO
Vapor Pres:NO INFO
Vapor Density:NO INFO
Spec Gravity:2.69
pH:
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NO INFO FOUND
Solubility in Water:6.5% AT 10C(50F) H2O
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE-RED CRYSTALS OR POWDER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:
Corrosion Rate:

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS,ACETONE,PLUS SULFURIC ACID,HYDRAZINE & HYDROXYLAMINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE &
    STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS OXYGEN & TOXIC FUMES OF CHROMIUM
    TRIOXIDE WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAIM MAY BE
    DISPOSED IN RCRA APPRO HAZ WAST FACILITY.DON'T FLUSH TO SEWER REPO
    & QTY(RQ)(WA)/CERCLA W/ LOCAL,STATE & FED REGS.

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